15 Best Short-Sleeved Button-Ups for Summer

The no-fuss, no-hassle, no-frills shirt you can throw on to look put together in a second. It also got its name for a reason, so trust in the aptly seasonal fabric.

Maybe it’s because it’s Wimbledon season, but there’s something that just feels right about this Lacoste shirt. It’s time for some white tennis-core linens this summer.

Don’t fear the heat of summer; embrace it. With a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric, this button-up has you covered no matter the temperature.

Banana Republic is the gift that keeps on giving. If the cotton-poplin option from the brand listed earlier wasn’t your style, this 0ne will be—we’ve talked about linen a lot, so here’s one more linen button-up for good measure. It will help you keep cool in the heat, as it’s naturally breathable.

Summer is, after all, linen season. Pair this with light-wash pants and leather sandals for an easily cool look.

A linen short-sleeved button-up is a closet staple. Wear it to the beach, the park, even the office. In fact, it’s pretty affordable, and you should probably snag a few while you’re at it.

Tombolo is always at the top of its collaboration game, and we can’t get enough of its capsule with Boston Whaler. Wear this cabana shirt zipped or unzipped, to the beach or beyond, and with absolutely zero cares in the world.

Stylish, effortlessly cool prints are the name of the game this season—Bonobos got the memo. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention that this shirt comes in more than 100 print and color options. Yes, 100.

Crochet has been all the rage, and we aren’t ready to let it go. Nope, we embrace it, starting with this striped Cuban shirt from Percival. The beach club you are wearing it to beckons.

Choose from 15 different patterns for an ultralightweight shirt that won’t break the bank. Southern Gents displays a variety of playful prints that are ready for a summer vacation.

Pair this chambray shirt with some dark-wash denim (or jorts, if you must), to complete the Canadian tuxedo. It’s a rustic, chic take on the button-up.

Known for its cotton (shocking, right?), the brand turned its popular Presley cut into a button-up. The high-quality cotton is super soft, and the boxy cut keeps it from sticking to your skin.

Short-sleeved shirts also come in the knit variety. Orlebar Brown makes a sleek contrasting style, with a waffle knit to keep the air flowing.

This French ready-to-wear label is one of those brands that if you know, you know. But if you don’t know, now you do. Pas Une Marque’s high-quality construction meets a contemporary cargo twist in this untraditional button-up. And come on—it’s cool as heck.

If you want to go designer with it, look no further than Dior’s silk and cotton jacquard shirt. The tonal monogramming gives the illusion of quiet luxury, but when you look a little closer, you realize it’s a piece of branded perfection.